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09-09-2011, 06:48 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macomb, MI
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| After 32 yrs with us, Rudy went to rainbow bridge :( I lost my lil Rudy boy this afternoon I know he's not a yorkie but a parrot. I just figured I'd post it in here. For those of you that know as in my other thread he was sick for a few weeks and had a very hard time walking. We found out he had gout which likely was caused by kidney disease a few weeks ago. We'd been giving him medicine religiously. He was trying so hard to fight it but his body eventually gave out. He's been with our family for 32 yrs (vet says he's probably 38-40yrs old) through literally everything: The birth of my daughter 22 yrs ago, deaths, good times, vacations with us, and hard times. He was a little guy with a huge personality. He accepted our other dog Brody and when Louie arrived he showed him who was boss. I'm sure going to miss him so much and already do. He screamed whenever the garage door opened to greet us, in the morning and even when he saw something in the backyard that shouldn't be. We always called him our little watch bird. I think he'd protect us more than a dog would LOL He grew up with my daughter and now our house feels so empty. A lot of people would say he's just a bird but that was never what we thought. We never knew a bird could be so loving and protective and comical until we got Rudy. I think Louie even knows something is wrong. He was laying on Rudy's pillow that we put by his cage so if he fell he wouldn't hurt himself. Even though I find comfort in knowing he's flying around pain free at rainbow bridge with all the animals it's still very hard. He passed away being held and petted with his family around him and that does give us comfort. RIP lil Rude Dude... I'll always think of you. Mommy and your family will sure miss you and always love you.
__________________ Dee and Lil' Louie RIP Lil' Brody boy 6.7.99 - 1.3.10 |
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09-09-2011, 07:06 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas
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| I am so sorry for your loss. Thirty-two years is such a long time, but not long enough. He sounded like such a sweet companion and friend. He will always be in your heart and you will always hear the songs he used to sing to you. Rest in peace, Rudy.
__________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living! |
09-09-2011, 08:02 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY
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| I am so sorry
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09-09-2011, 08:43 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
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| I am so sorry that your heart is hurting by the loss of your beloved Rudy. The loss of a family member is never easy....now you have a sweet watch bird looking over you!
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09-09-2011, 09:58 PM | #6 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | I am so sorry to read this. RIP little guy |
09-09-2011, 10:09 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,267
| I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace little Rudy.
__________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby |
09-09-2011, 11:25 PM | #8 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 2,234
| Rudy sounds like he had a very loving and pampered life. So sorry you lost him, its just so hard at times like this. RIP little one. |
09-09-2011, 11:52 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA
Posts: 2,750
| i'm so sorry for your loss. i know how it is to really Love a bird. i've had my Parrot for over 20 years, had her since she was a baby and she is my heart and soul. i can tell you gave Rudy the best home ever and he knew how much he was loved which is so beautiful
__________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie |
09-10-2011, 03:28 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc.
Posts: 9,031
| I am so terribly sorry. God bless you all and comfort you during this difficult time. R.I.P. sweet little Rudy.
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09-10-2011, 03:45 AM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Staten Island NY
Posts: 350
| So sorry for your loss. I never realized how strong the bond was between parrots and people and how unbelieveably smart parrots were, until I read a fabulous book called "Alex and Me". It was sad but so great. Again my deepest sympathies on your loss. |
09-10-2011, 04:15 AM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse NY
Posts: 1,590
| I'm so sorry for your loss.
__________________ Melissa and Belle |
09-10-2011, 04:55 AM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Tn
Posts: 402
| so sorry for your loss, you were blessed to have your bird for many years! |
09-10-2011, 06:23 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clover, SC
Posts: 1,329
| I am so sorry for your loss. How incredible to have 32 years of memories.
__________________ Life is a roller coaster. Don't forget to throw your hands in the air and yell. |
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